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HRS §386-10

Registering out-of-state employers before they hire in Hawaii

If your main business is outside Hawaii, you must register with the state's labor director before any employee starts working here. You must provide your name, estimated total wages, and work dates, and file proof of insurance as required by law.

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The statute, as written — Out of state employers

Any employer whose principal place of business is outside the State shall, prior to the commencement of employment within the State, register with the director the employer's name, approximate total wages to be paid, and the dates of employment activity within the State. The employer shall file with the director, in the form prescribed by the director, a notice of insurance as required by section 386-122.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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